Meyerson’s Phenomenon Induced by Molluscum Contagiosum in an Adult: A Rare Case Report

Daxing Wu,1 Jianzhong Xu,1 Lifeng Wu2 1Department of Dermatology, Tongxiang Dermatology Hospital, Tongxiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, Tongxiang First People’s Hospital, Tongxiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Lifeng Wu, Department of Dermatology, Tongxiang...

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Main Authors: Wu D, Xu J, Wu L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2025-08-01
Series:Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/meyersons-phenomenon-induced-by-molluscum-contagiosum-in-an-adult-a-ra-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-CCID
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Summary:Daxing Wu,1 Jianzhong Xu,1 Lifeng Wu2 1Department of Dermatology, Tongxiang Dermatology Hospital, Tongxiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, Tongxiang First People’s Hospital, Tongxiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Lifeng Wu, Department of Dermatology, Tongxiang First People’s Hospital, No. 1918, Xiaochang Eest Road, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, 314500, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13867398381, Email wulifengmuzi@126.comAbstract: The Meyerson’s phenomenon is an uncommon reactive process that can be triggered by various cutaneous lesions, including melanocytic nevi, capillary malformations, seborrheic keratoses, dermatofibromas, sebaceous nevi, and scars, among others. Here, we report a rare case of Meyerson’s phenomenon induced by molluscum contagiosum in an adult, along with its dermoscopic features and treatment response.Keywords: Meyerson’s phenomenon, molluscum contagiosum, dermoscopy, treatment
ISSN:1178-7015